Scanner system for X-ray plate readout
US4597017A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/30
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An X-ray plate readout device comprising a generally light-tight housing, a holder for the X-ray plate within the housing, a light source located within the housing, scanning electronics for creating a generally raster pattern of light to the X-ray plate, and a display. The light source may be either a one- or two-dimensional cathode ray tube or light-emitting diode arrangement. Imaging optics are interposed between the light source and the X-ray plate. A plano-cylindrical fiberoptics plate is arranged in close proximity to the photoconductive layer of the X-ray plate. An amplifier is electrically connected between the layers of the X-ray plate. A video monitor is electrically connected to the output of the amplifier.
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